Speed Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 really want a 4" new or a 5" used if the price is right ... can`t really afford a 5" new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Speed said: HI yes I have contacted the owner a few weeks ago being so new I hoped the warranty was transferable but unfortunately Takahashi do not allow this to be honest I would like a warranty for piece of mind unless I know the owner I get where you are coming from, however its a good price compared to a new one. Assuming he's selling it with the rings, to me, thats a bit of a bargain. Its a third off the new price and only about 6 months old. If its backordered i'm surprised its not sold ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 HI It is the OTA only they were £2600 a few months ago (RVO) Also it is the other end of the country I accept it is a good price but if there is an issue later on there is no come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 I have a new set of tube rings and a new Losmandty dovetail all waiting +Ibbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Crikey, its gone up that much in 6 months...? Well lets hope FLO pull out the stops and sort you one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 yep £300 wouldn`t hesitate to buy off someone on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 astronomy buy and sell Takahashi 150 £5000 what a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 Harrison Telescopes have a 2005 Takahashi FS102 for sale £1100 sounds a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 And quite a rare scope too. They are a good few years old. Its the baby brother of the world famous and much sought after FS-128. They also did another very nice 4" - the TSA 102 which is a triplet design. Again, world famous and long discontinued. They pop up occasionally on the second hand market * * Steve Asbury (ENS Optical) had one for sale recently, and i saw it, but it sold pretty quickly. The FS-102 differs from the new FC100 in that although its still a Fluorite doublet, the Fluorite element is at the front, rather than at the back like it is now. All interesting stuff, and i have a fascination with telescope optical design. Good review here, with an interesting breakdown of the optics and how they were designed ↙️ http://scopeviews.co.uk/TakFS102.htm +Glafnazur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Interesting read, thanks for sharing Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 trying to contact Harrison Telescopes numerous times today ... must be away so left an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just received a reply and it is still for sale 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 They don`t have a suitable box to post at the moment .... the search goes on ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Speed said: They don`t have a suitable box to post at the moment .... the search goes on ☹️ I think they're based up in Scotland somewhere aren't they ?? I would keep an eye on ENS Optical as well ; Steve gets quite a varied selection of gear (based near Birmingham) https://ensoptical.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 HI yes I think they are in Scotland I also look regular at ENS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 What about this one that's just become available on FLO? https://www.firstlightoptics.com/offers/offer_takahashi-fc-100dc-f7-4-doublet-fluorite-apo-refractor_332156.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hi yes good price but I really want the FC100DZ or maybe a DF at a push thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Not that I'm trying to spend your money Dave, but there's one on AliExpress. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004734848682.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis!GBP!￡2%2C958.12!￡2%2C366.50!!!!!%40211b801716788114029384736e960c!12000030282260166!btf&_t=pvid:1641fb86-6dff-4a1e-8d24-e706d9f8e91a&afTraceInfo=1005004734848682__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1678811403&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now